Laboring for Light

Last night Slidell, Louisiana was struck by wind, lightning and rain.  Rain was blowing sideways and sure enough, the lights went out a little before 8.

It was eerie to drive to our home with no lights glowing or trying to distract us.  Also, there were no lights to control traffic or show us the street signs.

While we groused about “where were the lights or my TV?” brave people were giving up their comfort for our power to be restored.  Thanks to those men and women who got us back connected to power and bringing us light. ( Our lights came back on a little before 10.)

You know…it’s almost spiritual

Many in our world are without light, guidance or comfort.  They too have become disconnected from the source of power we all need…Jesus..

We believers have the connection people need to the giver of life and we hold it to ourselves selfishly.  How would the world change if we had the same commitment that the workers of local utilities have.  What can Christians learn from them?  Here are a few:

• Willing to go out when others want to stay in
• Sacrifice their comfort for ours
• Risks their health so we can see
• Know that they are ESSENTIAL to getting people connected to the power they need
• Have a sense of purpose and passion for their commitment that put most of us to shame

Why don’t believers have this commitment?  May be they have short circuited their own connection.

Jesus says come on back…He’s waiting to recharge you and use you to honor him!